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Melbourne-Busselton Jetstar Route Delayed to 26 June 2021

Jetstar have announced today that due to the closure of Western Australia’s border with Victoria, they have delayed the start of their new Busselton – Melbourne service until 26 June 2021. Jetstar have confirmed that they remain committed to the route and look forward to its launch as border controls are adjusted,…

Amanda CarmichaelJanuary 6, 2021

Airport Industry News & Updates

Jetstar Route Marketing Update

Since Jetstar announced the Melbourne-Busselton direct air service the overwhelming theme of our conversations with members has been around how the route marketing is working; what’s being done to market the route, and how businesses can leverage the opportunity. Earlier this year we put together this explainer article to help…

Jenny LeeDecember 14, 2020

Airport What's new in the industry?

Busselton to welcome Jetstar flights from Melbourne from 1 February

This morning has brought the exciting news that Jetstar will commence its Melbourne-Busselton direct flight route from 1 February. This is a huge development for our region's tourism industry and we are particularly excited for our member businesses who've been working with us to become 'Airline Ready' over the last…

Jenny LeeDecember 8, 2020

Airport COVID-19

Jetstar Flights Postponed

Jetstar has announced that they will delay the inaugural flights from Melbourne to Busselton which were due to commence March 25. It is not sustainable for Jetstar to launch a new flight route at this time. Jetstar will review the scheduled start date in May 2020 and we will keep you up…

Jenny LeeMarch 19, 2020

Airport

Airport Opportunity: Product Tastings and Testings

As part of the activity underway to offer passengers a warm welcome to the region at the airport, the City of Busselton and MRBTA are exploring opportunities for producers to offer product samples in the arrivals hall. How would this Work? Participating businesses would be stationed in the arrivals hall…

Jenny LeeFebruary 11, 2020

Airport

Melbourne-Busselton Flights Update: Latest Jetstar Sale | Training | Gift Bags

Training & Information Sessions Experience Building - almost full! Thursday 6 February 2020, 10.30am - 12pm, City of Busselton This workshop aims to help businesses identify new tourism experiences or enhance existing experiences. Businesses will learn to deliver engaging and memorable tourism products by understanding the needs and preferences of…

Jenny LeeJanuary 23, 2020

Airport

Visitor Information: Regional Map Graphic

Many new visitors to the region do not understand its size or where the towns of the region are located. In order to help visitors plan their movement through the region, MRBTA has created a regional map graphic which members are welcome to use in their channels. Please take full…

Jenny LeeJanuary 20, 2020

Airport

Melbourne-Busselton Flights Update: New marketing opportunities; Drive times; Workshops

REGISTER NOW: TRAINING SESSIONS NEW: Speed Dating - Accommodation & Experiences Thursday 6 February, 12.30pm-2pm, City of Busselton Have you thought about enhancing your appeal to the interstate market by fostering relationships with other tourism operators? This is your opportunity. The speed dating format of this session will allow accommodation and…

Caron ReynoldsJanuary 9, 2020

Airport

Opportunity: Share your product with inaugural flight passengers

As a special welcome for passengers arriving on the inaugural flight from Melbourne on 25 March, MRBTA is working with ASW and TWA to produce gift bags which will be presented to each passenger as they arrive on the tarmac at Busselton. Passengers on the flight will include a small…

Jenny LeeJanuary 8, 2020

Airport

Jetstar Opportunity: Appear on margaretriver.com campaign landing page

Supported by Tourism WA and Australia's South West, MRBTA invites members to participate in a Jetstar digital post-booking marketing campaign taking place during March 2020. Campaign Description The campaign will run throughout March 2020 and will consist of a Jetstar inflight magazine insert on the Margaret River region and Australia's…

Jenny LeeJanuary 8, 2020

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